
Alix Blackburn
Alix is a Senior Streaming Writer at Tom’s Guide, which basically means watching the best movies and TV shows and then writing about them. It’s a dream job for someone who’s been obsessed with storytelling since she first figured out how to work a remote.
Before joining Tom’s Guide, Alix honed her skills as a staff writer with outlets like Screen Rant and Bough Digital, where she discovered her love for the entertainment industry.
She heads to the cinema every week as a tradition, no matter what’s showing. For her, movies aren’t just entertainment — they’re a ritual, a comfort, and a constant source of inspiration. When she’s not at her desk or at the cinema, you’ll probably find her deep into a horror video game on her PC.
Latest articles by Alix Blackburn

Netflix just got a new crime thriller movie that’s already hit No. 1 — and it’s based on a true story
By Alix Blackburn published
Netflix’s new crime thriller “iHostage” just claimed the No.1 spot. Here’s everything you need to know.

I just found the one heartwarming movie I’ll be watching every Easter — and it’s 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn published
"The Spectacular Now" is the one movie I’ll be watching every Easter. Here’s why you should stream it too.

One of the most underrated sci-fi thriller movies is streaming free on Prime Video — it’s even more intense than I remember
By Alix Blackburn published
Prime Video has one of the most underrated sci-fi movies you can stream for free. Here’s why you need to watch “Dark Skies.”

'Sinners' is a powerful vampire thriller with teeth and soul — and it’s my favorite movie of 2025 so far
By Alix Blackburn published
“Sinners” left me speechless in a way no movie has in years. Here’s why I love this vampire thriller so much.

Netflix just got a new Western show that feels like ‘Yellowstone’ meets ‘Virgin River’ — and you can stream it now
By Alix Blackburn published
Netflix’s new show “Ransom Canyon” looks perfect for “Virgin River” and “Yellowstone” fans. Here’s everything to know before streaming it.

New ‘28 Years Later’ trailer just dropped — and the explosive extra footage teases mutant infected and a sinister cult
By Alix Blackburn published
“28 Years Later” just got a new thrilling trailer, and it finally shows more infected and potential cults.

5 Netflix movies to stream now with 95% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn published
Our guide on the five best movies to watch on Netflix now, and they all have at least 95% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

I asked ChatGPT to help me save money on streaming — and it found a trick I never would’ve thought of
By Alix Blackburn last updated
ChatGPT can offer interesting and helpful ways to lower your streaming costs. Here's what happened when I entered the prompt.

Netflix just got this new mystery thriller show — and it should be your next binge-watch
By Alix Blackburn published
Netflix’s new mystery thriller show is tense, bingeable, and full of dark twists. Here’s why you should stream “The Glass Dome” now.

Netflix just dropped first trailer for new action-thriller movie — and it looks perfect for 'Taken' fans
By Alix Blackburn published
Netflix’s new action-thriller movie looks like an absolute blast. Watch the gripping first trailer for “Exterritorial” now.

Prime Video just dropped the latest trailer for its new war drama — and it’s already on my must-watch list
By Alix Blackburn published
Prime Video’s upcoming war drama “The Narrow Road to the Deep North” gets a new gripping trailer. Here’s everything you should know.

Prime Video top 10 shows — here’s the 3 I’m binge-watching this week
By Alix Blackburn published
Our guide on the three best shows to watch in the Prime Video top 10, including a supernatural thriller with Kevin Bacon.

Prime Video just got one of the best psychological thrillers in years — and I’m still thinking about that twist ending
By Alix Blackburn last updated
One of the most intense thrillers with James McAvoy just crashed Prime Video’s top 10. Here’s why you need to stream “Speak No Evil.”

Netflix just dropped a new comedy show with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes — and it’s guaranteed to lift your mood
By Alix Blackburn published
Netflix’s new binge-worthy comedy “North of North” is already climbing the top 10. Here’s everything to know before streaming it.

These are the 5 all-time best 'Black Mirror' episodes — and 2 of the worst
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's "Black Mirror" has been running for more than a decade across seven seasons, and we're picking out our favorite episode. Alongside a couple of installments that didn't quite hit the mark.

I watched all of ‘Black Mirror’ season 7 — these are the episodes not to miss
By Alix Blackburn last updated
“Black Mirror” season 7 is now streaming on Netflix, and it has some of the most emotional episodes to date. Here’s everything to know.

I just watched Prime Video’s ‘G20’ with Viola Davis — should you stream it or skip it?
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Prime Video’s new action-thriller “G20” with Viola Davis and Antony Starr is now streaming. Here’s what surprised me most after watching it.

I just found the one romantic comedy to stream this week on Netflix — and it’s exactly what we need right now
By Alix Blackburn published
Netflix just got a surprisingly fun romantic comedy movie that should be on your watchlist. Here’s why you need to watch “The Hating Game.”

'From' season 4: Everything we know so far
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Here’s everything we know about “From” season 4 so far, including release window news, plot, cast and more.

Prime Video top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alix Blackburn published
Our guide on the three best shows to watch in the Prime Video top 10, including "The Bondsman" with Kevin Bacon.

One of the best action movies of 2025 so far is now streaming — and it should be your next adrenaline fix
By Alix Blackburn published
The action-comedy “Novocaine” is the most fun I’ve had watching a movie in ages, and it’s now available to stream on PVOD.

I just rediscovered this disaster thriller in Netflix’s top 10 — and it’s somehow both under and over the weather
By Alix Blackburn last updated
I just rediscovered the disaster thriller “Geostorm” in Netflix’s top 10, but there’s a problem. Here’s everything to know about this movie.

Prime Video’s latest No. 1 show is supernatural, unhinged, and stars Kevin Bacon — you need to binge-watch it now
By Alix Blackburn published
Prime Video’s new No. 1 is this chaotic supernatural show with Kevin Bacon, and it’s a wild ride. Here’s everything to know about “The Bondsman.”
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